Why solar and lunar eclipses come in pairs — and what an eclipse season really is
We tend to hear about solar and lunar eclipses only in the days before they happen, often with…
White House Withholds Funding for NASA Science Missions Despite Recent Budget Bill
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) instructed NASA to temporarily pause funding for a number of science…
If the Winter Olympics went interplanetary, where else could you ski in the solar system?
Every winter, skiers chase smooth carving turns, reliable snow and that dream run. As the Milano Cortina Winter…
Artemis 2 rocket photobombs SpaceX Crew-12 photo of the day for Feb. 13, 2026
NASA’s Artemis 2 SLS rocket lurks behind the Crew-12 Falcon 9 rocket. (Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett) Two crew-worth…
Why haven’t humans been back to the moon in over 50 years?
As he took his final steps before leaving the moon, Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan had some poignant…
Vulcan Centaur reaches orbit after booster anomaly • The Register
United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur reached orbit on February 12 despite “a significant performance anomaly” that saw one…
SpaceX launches Crew-12 mission to International Space Station
SpaceX Crew-12 mission lifts off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.…
First solar eclipse of 2026 will be a ‘ring of fire’ over Antarctica
NEW YORK (AP) — The first solar eclipse of the year will grace Antarctica, and only a lucky…
EU project to rival Starlink must meet buyer expectations, Eutelsat CEO says
By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Maria Rugamer PARIS, Feb 13 (Reuters) – Eutelsat said on Friday that Europe’s…
A Rare Six-Planet Parade Is Happening, And It’s at a Normal Hour for Once
Six planets will form a rare planetary parade in the night sky throughout February. They will appear grouped…
Satellite megaconstellations continue to grow. Could their debris fall on us?
As more and more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched into Earth orbit, some researchers are beginning to…
Rocket Report: Say cheerio to Orbex; China is getting good at booster landings
Starship nearing next test flight. The upgraded Super Heavy booster slated to launch SpaceX’s next Starship flight has…